Thread: Brand New...

To whom and to all concerned,
Brand new to the site and the world of straight razors. I just bought my first at a flea market, motivated by the expense and wastefulness of disposable razors. I know little, but am dedicated to learning. The first thing I'd like to do before my first shave is to connect with the history of my razor, and of course, sharpen. I've attached some pictures. The box it came in was a Koch and Schafer that said it made in? Wade-Solingen, however as you'll see in the photos the blade is clearly from Sheffield, made/distributed by a company called A. Arnold, I presume. My first question is how does the blade look? Workable if properly honed? How is best to go about sharpening? I have water stones for wood chisels and thought it would be a good way to first work the blade. The handle is celluloid, I'm guessing, from what I've read on this site. And from a layman, everything looks in pretty good condition. Second, can anyone date the blade or the company? I'd like to learn something about it before I start using it.
Looking forward to all responses and eager to begin the process.
Thanks.
Danny